Mission Statement
We aim to support LKE school in their efforts to build a program that educates our students and community about cultural diversity, teaches them how to appreciate cultural differences and promotes pride in their own cultural heritage.
Please fill out the survey below or feel free to drop me a note at manasi_zee@yahoo.com to join our team or give suggestions etc.
Thanks,
Manasi Sharma-Kapoor,
PTO - Cultural Diversity Chair
Cultural Diversity Initiatives at LKE
‘Holiday Express’
PTO’s Cultural diversity team assisted the library staff (Mrs. Fee & Ms. Dancy) to host the ‘Holiday Express’ at the Library. The entire library was converted into a train station with six ‘stops’. Each stop showcased a different holiday around the world - Christmas, Hanukkah, Diwali, Lunar New Year, Eid and Kwanzaa. As the students entered the library they got “train tickets” with the six “stops”. At each station the students were presented with items (toys, decorations, books etc.) that are typically used in that holiday. There was a corresponding short video (playing on an iPad) with a student explaining what each item meant and how it was utilized during the celebration.
Here are the videos that were played for the students -
Holidays celebrated at LKE
PTO’s cultural diversity team supplied props, script, coloring sheets and suggested names of students willing to participate in a broadcast video showcased in the morning broadcast during the holiday. The maker space at the library was stocked with coloring sheets corresponding to the holiday being celebrated.
Diwali
Indian Festival of Lights
Video Link - Diwali 2021 Video 1 Diwali Video 2
Hanukkah
Jewish Festival of Lights
Video Link - Hanukkah 2021
Christmas
Christian festival celebrating the birth of Jesus
Video Link - Christmas 2021
Lunar/Chinese New Year
Asian Spring Festival
Video Link - Lunar New Year 2022
Eid
Islamic festival marking the end of Ramadan (month long fasting)
Video Link - Eid/Ramadan 2022
FEBRUARY - Black history Month Celebrations at LKE
LKE Library in collaboration with the PTO, celebrated Black History Month in February by decorating the library and providing black history month themed crafts to the students in the maker space. Mrs. Fee also set out books by African American Authors that fit the theme.
Cultural Rooms @ Spring Carnival
During Lakewood's biggest event, families volunteer in Cultural Rooms. These rooms showcase games, crafts and fun facts about different culture around the world!
Upcoming Events
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- Monday, February 10